"I got 99 problems but a meal ain't 1"
Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
When we were little my dad told us that this popular South Indian dish ‘Chicken 65’ was made with 65-day-old chicken. Keep in mind that my dad has been a lifelong vegetarian and has never eaten meat in his life, but he is a surgeon, so that may explain the grotesque detail in his theory. …
Yes, I was on the TODAY Show and here is my experience in filming during a pandemic! #TODAYshow #vegan #chef
Yes, you can make pizza out of pita. Don’t believe me? Just ask my Momma! Yeah, that’s right. She used to make use these yummy Mexican pita pizzas layered with spicy beans, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, tomato – the works. It was simple, fast, filling, and was a much healthier version of our beloved Taco …
You all know by now that I LOVE supporting local – local produce, local products, local people – you name it! It makes me feel a sense of community and I also get to know many of these folks on a personal level. I especially love local creative food products like Trade St. Jam Co! …
Did you catch my Holiday ‘Steak’ dinner in the Staten Island Advance? No?! Shame on you!! You’re lucky I got you covered – link and below <3 Happy Holidays friends! Steak. What do you think of when you hear that word? Probably not what I think of. Ah, I still remember my first trip to …
Bread to me is like a blank canvas. There’s more to bread than just grilled cheese, toast, and croutons. I know avocado toasts are all the rage, but I seriously cannot justify spending $15+ at a time for one piece of bread and half an avocado. I grew up eating bread in very unique ways …
Have you ever eaten Stuffed Capsicum at an Indian restaurant? Its generally North Indian dish of roasted green bell peppers stuffed with a potato-paneer mixture and cooked in an aromatic gravy. I made a similar dish, except with a South Indian touch – no gravy, no paneer, and instead, with Cauliflower and South Indian spices. …
Cauliflower “steaks” have been popping up everywhere and I’m lovin’ it. Cauliflower is hearty and when sliced in half, reminds me of bio class back in high-school. But enough of that. Let’s talk steak. A nice juicy, spicy, satisfying cauliflower steak. Ha, gotcha. This is a great way to eat cauliflower. It’s visually appealing, hearty, …
I’m sure you all know by now that I love summer and love BBQ’ing. I feel like people assume BBQ’s are only meant for hamburgers, hotdogs, and meat, but little do they know that BBQ’ed veggies taste amazing in the summer. I’m always trying to come up with new marinades, so this time for …